OPERA General Step 28

What is the structure of OPERA BUFFA?

• Two acts

• One act

• Three acts

• Four acts

What style of dialogue is often used in OPERA BUFFA?

• Recitative

• Singspiel

• Aria

• Parlando

Which type of recitative is commonly found in comical situations in OPERA BUFFA?

• Recitativo accompagnato

• Recitativo secco

• Recitativo semplice

• Recitativo drammatico

What is primarily used as the language in OPERA BUFFA?

• Local language

• French

• Italian

• Latin

What type of musical elements are incorporated into OPERA BUFFA?

• Symphonic movements

• Folk songs and dances

• Choral arrangements

• Solo performances

What is a common feature of the ending in OPERA BUFFA?

• Solo aria

• Ensemble finale

• Choral finale

• Overture

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of OPERA BUFFA?

• Themes based on folk tales

• Comedic masks are used

• Castrati are used

• Spoken dialogue occurs

What type of humor is often found in OPERA BUFFA?

• Tragic humor

• Satirical humor

• Corny jokes

• Dark humor